Lions' Dan Campbell sends Jared Goff warning to NFL ahead of Eagles game
After the Detroit Lions opened the season with a Week 1 loss to the Green Bay Packers, Detroit quarterback Jared Goff addressed the
"growing pains" associated with offensive coordinator John Morton serving as the replacement for current Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson.
The Lions have since won six of eight contests, and Goff tossed three touchdown passes in the club's 44-22 victory at the Washington Commanders in Week 10. While speaking with reporters on Wednesday, Campbell suggested Goff is just getting warmed up.
Is Jared Goff playing best football of career this season?
"I just feel like he’s gotten better every year, that’s me. So yeah, I guess to answer that question, yes, I do," Campbell responded when asked Wednesday if Goff is playing the best football of his career this fall, per Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk. "I think he’s settled into his own to where he just continues to take it another notch and just continues to get better. Process information, the game slows down for him. He’s playing at a high level."
According to Pro Football Reference, Goff began Thursday ranked second in the NFL among qualified players with a 117.7 passer rating, first with a 74 percent completion percentage and second with 20 passing touchdowns for the season. Over the Lions' first nine games, he tossed only three interceptions.
The 6-3 Lions next play at the reigning Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles (7-2) this coming Sunday night. On Wednesday, Campbell praised Goff's ability to immediately "digest" the game plan and execute during midweek practices.
Jared Goff not worried about being what he isn't during games
"He plays with the gray matter, and he’s got the ability to put [passes] on the spot in tight coverage," Campbell added about Goff. "I think that’s rare to have both. But he knows what helps him and what makes him who he is. He’s got to be able to rely on that. He’s not a guy who’s going to be able to — he’s not Lamar Jackson. So, he leans on what his abilities and skills are. He’s playing at a high level."
The Lions may need Goff's arm to be at its best to leave Lincoln Financial Field with a record of 7-3. As of early Thursday afternoon, ESPN BET had Detroit as a 2.5-point road underdog for the upcoming prime-time matchup.
Former Packers Star Jaire Alexander Announces He’s Stepping Away From Football After Realizing He Can’t Play for Any Team Other Than Green Bay
Green Bay, WI – November 12, 2025
In an emotional and heartfelt announcement, former Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander has revealed that he is stepping away from the game, citing an inability to play for any team other than the Packers. The news has sent shockwaves through the football world, as Alexander’s decision to retire at just 28 years old marks the end of a promising career that could have spanned much longer.
Once the emotional cornerstone of Green Bay's defense, Alexander’s career took a rocky turn after leaving the Packers. After his time in Green Bay, where he became a two-time Pro Bowler and All-Pro cornerback, Alexander briefly joined the
A Difficult Transition
Sources close to Alexander report that his struggles with adjusting to new locker rooms and team dynamics were more significant than anyone expected. The Packers had been Alexander’s home since the beginning of his career, and it seems no other environment could match the emotional connection he felt in Green Bay.
Alexander's time with the Ravens and Eagles was marked by disappointment. He struggled to find rhythm within both teams’ defensive schemes, and his passion for the game gradually waned. According to close friends, Alexander privately admitted to teammates that his “mind wasn’t in it anymore” and that the locker rooms he encountered lacked the same camaraderie and energy he had in Green Bay.
“My Heart Isn’t in It”
Alexander’s decision to step away is driven less by his performance, which remains at an elite level, and more by the emotional toll of not feeling connected to the teams he played for. Speaking candidly with friends, Alexander said,
At just 28 years old, Alexander still had the ability to dominate as one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL. However, the emotional and mental fatigue of playing for teams he couldn’t connect with led him to make the difficult decision to walk away from football. It’s clear that Alexander’s heart will always belong to Green Bay, and it’s a reminder that the personal side of the game—relationships with teammates, coaches, and the city—matters just as much as the X’s and O’s.
A Deep Loss for Packers Fans
For Packers fans, Alexander’s departure is a painful reminder that not all stories in the NFL have happy endings. While some players are built for the business side of football—trades, contracts, and new beginnings—others, like Alexander, find themselves deeply attached to the teams that first believed in them. The bond between Alexander and Green Bay was palpable during his time in Wisconsin, and it’s clear that no other environment could replicate that connection.
Though Alexander’s career may have been cut short, his legacy in Green Bay will never be forgotten. For years to come, Packers fans will remember him as a fearless leader in the secondary, a player who could shut down the best receivers in the game and spark the energy of the entire defense. His decision to retire leaves a hole in the Packers’ defense, but more importantly, it leaves a reminder that sometimes, it’s not just about the game—it’s about where you belong.
As Alexander steps away from football, he will take time to focus on his mental and physical recovery. Whether his retirement is permanent remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: for Jaire Alexander,
